I seem to recall reading about an idea somewhere that a few people took on the challenge of taking Grade1 in an instrument new to them and within a set time-frame, possibly as a way of raising funds for some cause or other (presumably by getting people to sponsor them).

Has anyone any experience of how this works in more detail?

I am considering suggesting it as a possible fund raiser for a choir I sing with.

We had a Grade 1 challenge on these Forums a number of years ago. Several of us took up a new instrument (voice in my case) and took Grade 1. As I recall there was no fixed timescale, but most people took between one and two terms. We organised our own sponsorship for a charity of our choice, and the whole thing was very informal.

I've heard about others where a group of people in one location did this, and they arranged an examiner visit for all the Grade 1s. I remember an examiner telling me about one she had examined and she really enjoyed it.

We had a Grade 1 challenge on these Forums a number of years ago. Several of us took up a new instrument (voice in my case) and took Grade 1. As I recall there was no fixed timescale, but most people took between one and two terms. We organised our own sponsorship for a charity of our choice, and the whole thing was very informal.

I've heard about others where a group of people in one location did this, and they arranged an examiner visit for all the Grade 1s. I remember an examiner telling me about one she had examined and she really enjoyed it.

Maybe we could do another one in 2019? I think it would be fun. There don't have to be many of us to enjoy it.

well I did wonder along the lines that in the choir I am thinking of I am certain there are a number of instrumentalists on a range of instruments (more if you include some 'better halves') who may be willing to give sufficient support to get started without forking out for private lessons as that would deter a good number from taking part

We had a Grade 1 challenge on these Forums a number of years ago. Several of us took up a new instrument (voice in my case) and took Grade 1. As I recall there was no fixed timescale, but most people took between one and two terms. We organised our own sponsorship for a charity of our choice, and the whole thing was very informal.

I've heard about others where a group of people in one location did this, and they arranged an examiner visit for all the Grade 1s. I remember an examiner telling me about one she had examined and she really enjoyed it.

I imagine the examiner struggled to be impartial knowing that the candidates were all doing it for charity!!

I would do something like this except I don't know enough people to get sponsorship, but good luck to anyone trying it as it sounds fun!

We had a Grade 1 challenge on these Forums a number of years ago. Several of us took up a new instrument (voice in my case) and took Grade 1. As I recall there was no fixed timescale, but most people took between one and two terms. We organised our own sponsorship for a charity of our choice, and the whole thing was very informal.

I've heard about others where a group of people in one location did this, and they arranged an examiner visit for all the Grade 1s. I remember an examiner telling me about one she had examined and she really enjoyed it.

Maybe we could do another one in 2019? I think it would be fun. There don't have to be many of us to enjoy it.

Misterioso this sounds fun and I'd definitely have a go provided my work schedule permits

We had a Grade 1 challenge on these Forums a number of years ago. Several of us took up a new instrument (voice in my case) and took Grade 1. As I recall there was no fixed timescale, but most people took between one and two terms. We organised our own sponsorship for a charity of our choice, and the whole thing was very informal.

Maybe we could do another one in 2019? I think it would be fun. There don't have to be many of us to enjoy it.

I'd be up for that. Maybe recorder for me. Could raise funds for a national charity or just a small or local one.

We had a Grade 1 challenge on these Forums a number of years ago. Several of us took up a new instrument (voice in my case) and took Grade 1. As I recall there was no fixed timescale, but most people took between one and two terms. We organised our own sponsorship for a charity of our choice, and the whole thing was very informal.

Maybe we could do another one in 2019? I think it would be fun. There don't have to be many of us to enjoy it.

I'd be up for that. Maybe recorder for me. Could raise funds for a national charity or just a small or local one.

I was thinking recorder, too - anything else'd be far too expensive to buy and there's nobody to borrow from. Used to have a nice wooden one as a child - never got very far with it though - it wasn't taught at school.

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